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Title: Congress, 3d district, Leonard Myers!
Description: Leonard Myers served six terms in the House, from 1863 to 1875, having been defeated in the 1874 election., Printed in red, blue, and black., The illustration is a U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1864 Congress (5)5777.F.42 (McAllister)

Title: Heavy Artillery! $150 bounty. $150 20 men wanted, for Battery E, 3d Pa. Heavy Artillery Capt. Ullman, for fort and sea coast defence. Now in camp and garrison at Fort Delaware. Pay, rations & clothing at once This is a very efficient regiment--the officers have seen service in the field. $2 will be paid for each recruit sent to this office. This being one of the best arms of the service, it offers great inducements for brave men to serve their country. Office, No. [blank]
Description: The 152nd Regiment, 3rd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out of service in July and Nov. 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 698, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 152. Joseph E. Ulman was Captain of an independent artillery company mustered in Feb. 14 and mustered out Mar. 7, 1862, but does not appear on the rolls of the 3rd Pennsylvania Artillery. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 5, p. 1332., Printed on yellow paper., The illustrations are a cannon; and eagle with the flag and a blank banner, and the U.S. flag surmounting the globe, with the legend: Our country., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 3rd (1862-1865), Battery E.
Date: [between 1862 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.24a (McAllister)

Title: National Union nominees For Congress, Chas. O'Neill. For Representative, first district, Wm. Foster
Description: The illustration, signed Copyright secured L. Johnson & Co. Philada., shows an eagle on a field of stars, with the banner: Lincoln, Johnson and victory!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1864 Nat Union (5)5777.F.26 (McAllister)

Title: Philadelphia City Guard Col. William A. Gray. Citizens of Philadelphia desirous of repelling the invaders of our state, are requested to give their names immediately at Nos. 605 Sansom Street, 315 South Front Street, and 527 Chestnut Street. Captains and lieutenants of companies having men will please report at 605 Sansom Street, at once
Description: The Philadelphia City Guard, the 157th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in Oct. 1862; in 1865 it was consolidated with the 191st Regiment. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 833, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 140., Printed on two 49 x 60 cm. sheets pasted together., The illustration shows a regimental parade, with sargeant major leading, left arm raised, four drummer boys, and one mounted officer., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 157th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Uni Sta (3)5777.F.52 (McAllister)

Title: Citizens, halt! The wounds and deaths of relatives and friends cry for vengeance. The Union calls for supporters The traitor hands that have polluted the sacred flag of freedom, must be destroyed. Freedom has decreed that slavery is a political nuisance to be abolished. The flag of the free must not be prostituted to protect the interests of slavery. ... Every whole-souled man, every one capable of bearing arms, who has an American heart, come forward and sign the muster roll. Maj. T.G. Miller, formerly of 3d Reg't Reserves, is now recruiting a company for nine months' service at Mrs. P. Miller's White Horse Tavern, Frankford Road & Columbia Avenue All who will prove themselves men, patriots, defenders of rights that Americans hold dear, come forward and serve for nine months. If they are required for a longer time, they can then enlist again. U.S. pay, food and clothing, and city bounty, secured to the volunteer. Citizens in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the war, are invited to call and confer with the major
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Citizens (1)5777.F.71b (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted for Capt. McCollough's Zouave Corps! Attached to Pennsylvania Zouave Regiment Col. J.M. Gosline. Men will be mustered into service immediately! Pay & rations commence at time of enrollment. Office, Smart's block, Eighth St. above Race, Philadelphia
Description: Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves, the 95th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 and mustered out July 24, 1865; G.W. McCollough, Captain of Co. E, was discharged Feb. 25, 1862; John M. Gosline died June 29, 1862, of wounds received two days earlier at Gaines' Mill, Va. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 335, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 113., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 95th (1861-1865), Company E.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.41b (McAllister)

Title: Capt. Hewes' company of Pennsylvania Zouaves Col. Gosline's regiment Recruits wanted to complete Co. K, apply immediately at head-quarters, 603 Chestnut St. None but able-bodied, sober, and intelligent men will be received. Pay and rations commence on enrollment, and each man uniformed and fully equipped. Pay at the rate of $13,00 per month, $100 bounty, on expiration of service
Description: Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves, the 95th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 and mustered out July 24, 1865; Thomas H. McCalla was promoted to Captain of Co. E May 1, 1862; John M. Gosline died June 29, 1862, of wounds received two days earlier at Gaines' Mill, Va.; Harry W. Hewes resigned July 16, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 335, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 113., Printed on yellow paper., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: "The Union must and shall be preserved.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 95th (1861-1865), Company K.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.18a (McAllister)

Title: Capt. Pritners company of Pennsylvania Zouaves Col. Gosline's regiment Is now receiving recruits at the Philadelphia Greys Armory Market Street above Eighth. And at the cor. of 42d & Market Sts. West Philada. Capt. William Pritner, late commanding Co. G. (Philadelphia Greys) 1st Artillery Regiment, P.V., will open the above recruiting stations. Pay at the rate of $13,00 per month. and rations commence upon the day of muster. $100 bounty, on expiration of service
Description: Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves, the 95th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 and mustered out July 24, 1865; John M. Gosline died June 29, 1862, of wounds received two days earlier at Gaines' Mill, Va.; Jacob Conrad resigned Sept. 28, 1862; William Pritner resigned Nov. 20, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 335, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 113., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield, with the banner: "The Union must and shall be preserved.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil war.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 95th (1861-1865), Company G.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.41c (McAllister)

Title: Office of the United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. August [blank] 1862 To [blank] Take notice, that you have been enrolled as a citizen within the [blank] precinct of the [blank] Ward of the county of Philadelphia in the said county, liable to military service. If you claim exemption from any cause, the claim will be received and determined by the commissioner to be appointed for that purpose for this county, at such time and place as he shall specify, by hand-bills to be posted in [blank] [blank] deputy marshal
Description: A draft registration form., Printed on blue paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS.: August 27, 1862. To John A. McAllister ... within the sixth precinct of the Eighth Ward ... William Hinkle deputy marshal., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Marshal (Pennsylvania : Eastern District)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.61d (McAllister)

Title: New York, August 18th, 1862 Attention. Notice is hereby given that a book for registering the names of young men, their residences, and references, will be opened this day, and will remain open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Cooper Institute, Room No. 20. by the undersigned officer, for Colonel Charles C. Dodge's 1st Regiment, New York Mounted Riflemen, twelve month's in service and now at Suffolk, Virginia. For the purpose of forming a company of first-class young men, whose parents may rest assured that the evil influences generally accompanying the promiscuous enrollment of all classes, will be avoided. A committee will be appointed to enquire into the character of each applicant. The following bounty will be paid on being mustered in. viz. $4 recruiting fee. $25 U.S. bounty. $50 state bounty, total $79. One month's pay in advance when the company joins the regiment, and $75 at the end of enlistment. Relief tickets issued. For particulars apply at the above Institute, or at the head quarters No. 12 Centre Street, N.Y
Description: The 1st Regiment Mounted Rifles were organized in New York City in July 1861; they were in Suffolk, Va. from July 1862 to April 1863; the regiment was mustered out by consolidation with the 3rd New York Cavalry on July 12, 1865, to form the 4th Provisional Cavalry., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: Refer to Wm. E. Dodge the father of the Col. A few more men wanted., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, New York Cavalry, Mounted Rifles, 1st (1861-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.73b (McAllister)

Title: $192! Extra bounty! $192! Fill up the old regiments! Privates wanted! Blacksmiths and buglers wanted!! Vacancies for sergeants and corporals. $192 cash in advance and $75 when discharged from the service will be paid to active, able-bodied men enlisting in the 3d battalion of Col. C.C. Dodge's Regiment of Mounted Rifles, at the recruiting office of Capt. H.C. Spalding, 43 Liberty Street
Description: Charles Cleveland Dodge was promoted to Col. in Aug. 1862, and to Brig. Gen. in Nov. 1862., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press from Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, New York Cavalry, Mounted Rifles, 1st (1861-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.72a (McAllister)

Title: Gallatin Rifles Col. Theo. Lichtenhein Raised by order of the Secretary of War Volunteers wanted for this first class regiment, which will leave for the seat of war in a very short time. Pay and rations from the time of enlistment. Head-quarters, 24 North William St
Description: The Gallatin Rifles, recruited by Theodore Lichtenhein, were mustered in Nov. 5, 1861 as part of the 58th New York Infantry Regiment; the regiment was mustered out Oct. 1, 1865., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows an eagle on an upright shield, with the banner: E pluribus unum; an American flag waves behind the shield., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 58th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.53 (McAllister)

Title: Railroad Guards, fall in! With officers that have seen service in the field To arms! To arms! $50 bounty $50 Recruits wanted to fill Co. "H," Railroad Guards 100 days service. Apply at head-quarters: Frankford Road, above Huntingdon Street. Pay and rations as soon as mustered and pay from time of enrollment
Description: Charles S. Brown, Captain of Co. H of the 91st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, resigned Feb. 22, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 222., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Railroad Guards, Company H.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Railroad (1)5777.F.55b (McAllister)

Title: Read Guard Infantry Company attached to Col. Chantry's regiment now accepted. Attention! Volunteers!! Men wishing to go into immediate active service, have now the opportunity. Recruiting stations, at cor. of Riehmond [sic] & Ann Sts., Richmond, 25th Ward
Description: The 66th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in May and June, 1861, by Alfred W. Chantry, originally for the Reserve Corps; it was mustered in Sept. 1861; Col. Chantry was relieved of his command Jan. 18, 1862; the regiment was disbanded and the officers and men reassigned in early 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 632, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 81, The illustration shows a mounted officer facing three standing officers., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; imperfect: torn at head, affecting some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 66th (1861-1862)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.12 (McAllister)

Title: Ho! for Washington Men wanted for Company "M," Col. Heenan's reg't The only regiment accepted by the War Department for three months. This is the only chance for men to enlist, as the reg't must report in Washington on the 15th of this month, (June.) Apply at either of the following stations: Globe Hotel, Sixth Street, below Chestnut or at S.W. corner of Sixth and Girard Avenue
Description: Col. Dennis Heenan received authority June 11, 1862, to recruit a regiment; the 116th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was recruited for three years' service in the summer of 1862 and mustered out July 14, 1865; Col. Heenan was wounded at Fredericksburg in Dec. 1862, and discharged in Jan. 1863; there was no Company M; Thomas A. Murray served as captain of Company B and was discharged Jan. 27, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1228, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 128., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 116th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.14b (McAllister)

Title: Gen'l recruiting office for Second Army Corps No. 416 Library Street. Head-quarters Philad'a Brigade! 69th, 71st, 72d and 106th regiments. The largest bounties given! $675 to veterans having served nine months or over. And $575 to all others! Volunteers will be credited to any ward they may desire, and receive the bounty of the ward to which they are credited. Each volunteer may choose his regiment, and shall receive the largest bounty given
Description: Richard L.R. Shreve was promoted to Captain May 1, 1863, and killed at Wilderness, Va. May 6, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 838., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Corps, 2nd
Date: [1863 or 1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1863 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.53c (McAllister)

Title: Commissioner's Office, Doylestown, Bucks County, Pa., [blank] 186[blank] I, Joseph S. Ely, Commissioner to superintend the draft for said county, certify that I drafted into the military service of the United States, [blank] of [blank] in said county, who has offered to me as his substitute, [blank] of [blank] in said county, who has been accepted and received by me in lieu of the said [blank]
Description: A blank form., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Bucks County (Pa.), Draft Commissioner
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Bucks (2)5777.F.63b (McAllister)

Title: Attention! Attention! Attention! Col. Rush's Light Cavalry Regiment, Comp. H. B. Lockwood, Captain, C. Cadwalader, 1st Lieut. W. Odenheimer, 2d Lieut. This company is now forming at N.W. corner Third & Chestnut St. Pay and rations commence at once, and the company, when formed will be sent out to the camp on Second St. Turnpike for drill. Sober and active young men, who would join a crack regiment, apply at once, as the regiment in a few days will be complete. Pay as follows: Orderly serg. $23 Sergeant, 19 Corporals, $16; privates, 14 buglers, $22. Farriers, 17
Description: Rush's Light Cavalry, the 70th Regiment, 6th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and mustered out in Aug. 1865; Richard H. Rush resigned Sept. 29, 1863; C.E. Cadwalader was promoted to Captain of Company D May 18, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 741, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 162., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865), Company H.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.42b (McAllister)

Title: Wanted a few good men to fill up Capt. Jos. Archambault's company, attached to the 2d Pennsylvania Reg't of Cavalry. Col. R. Butler Price, commanding. Pay to commence on enrollment and sent to camp immediately, neary Darby. Head quarters, 106 South Sixth St
Description: The 2nd Cavalry, 59th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the fall of 1861 and mustered out in July 1865; Joseph Archambault, Captain of Company A, was promoted to Major May 19, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 320, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 155., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1862-1865), Company A.
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.6d (McAllister)

Title: 2d Pa. Cavalry Regiment for the First Brigade Headquarters, 337 Chestnut Street
Description: On Nov. 5, 1861, Col. Frishmuth received authority from President Lincoln and Governor Curtin to raise a cavalry regiment and the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 113th Pennsylvania Volunteers was formed; it was mustered out July 20, 1865; Col. Firshmuth resigned April 20, 1862, before the regiment left camp. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 3, p. 1143, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 170., The illustration shows a cavalry charge, with two buildings in the background., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.18a (McAllister)

Title: Ho! For Fortress Monroe! Wanted a few more active men for Battery H. Men uniformed and sent to camp at once. Head-quarters 337 Chestnut St. second door below 4th, north side. And 50 North Sixth Street
Description: Charles Angeroth was authorized in Oct. 1861 to raise a battalion of heavy artillery; the 112th Regiment, 2nd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in Jan. 8, 1862 and mustered out Jan. 29, 1866; Angeroth was discharged June 21, 1862 and replaced by A.A. Gibson; Capt. Thomas Wilhelm was promoted to Major Nov. 25, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1059, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 150., The illustration, signed E. Rogers, shows four horses, two with riders, pulling a cannon with three soldiers seated., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 2nd (1861-1866), Battery H.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.32 (McAllister)

Title: 1st Pen'a. Regiment of Heavy Artillery Col. Angeroth under express orders for Fortress Monroe. Recruits wanted who will be mustered into service at once; encampments, provisions, and pay to commence as soon as mustered in. Comfortable barracks provided. Rolls open at the head-quarters, No. 506 Vine St. and [blank] for battery [blank] [blank] Capt
Description: Charles Angeroth was authorized in Oct. 1861 to raise a battalion of heavy artillery; the 112th Regiment, 2nd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in Jan. 8, 1862 and mustered out Jan. 29, 1866; Angeroth was discharged June 21, 1862 and replaced by A.A. Gibson. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 1059, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 150., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, is an eagle on a shield with the banner: No compromise with traitors and no argument but through the cannons mouth!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 2nd (1861-1866)
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.33a (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted! To fill Roberts' Heavy Artillery! The garrison for Fortr's Monroe! The last chance to volunteer before conscription! This is an opportunity which seldom occurs of joining the finest branch of the service. All men enlisting in this regiment will be clothed immediately, placed in comfortable quarters, and instructed by experienced officers. Don't wait to be conscripted and sent to fill the ranks of old regiments in the field. All recruits in this regiment will receive $25 advance bounty! And $5 cash in hand. None but able-bodied men need apply. Headquarters, Butler House, 6th St. bel. Chestnut
Description: Roberts' Artillery, the 152nd Regiment, 3rd Artillery of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was authorized in Aug. 1862 and mustered out of service in July and Nov. 1865; Col. Joseph Roberts was mustered in March 19, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 698, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 152., Printed in red and black; printed on two 59 x 81 cm. sheets pasted together., The illustration shows an encampment, a cannon, and the digging of trenches., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment, 3rd (1862-1865)
Date: [between 1863 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1863 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.49a (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! Cameron Light Guards Col. George P. McLean, for Company K, now recruiting at the Western Hose House, and Falstaff Hotel, Sixth above Chestnut, St., corner of Jayne St
Description: The Cameron Light Guards, 88th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, were organized in Aug. and Sept. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; William P. Powell resigned June 16, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 67, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 106., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 88th (1861-1865), Company K.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.11a (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! For the Crozier Guard, Co. F, 5th Regiment Infantry, Baker's Brigade. Recruits will be mustered in, equipped and sent to camp, at once! Head quarters, No. 207 South Fourth St. Recruiting office, Main Street, Chester. (Office open night and day.)
Description: The 5th Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 106th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized Aug. to Oct. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861; Ford, Foliot, and Wetzler in fact had command of Company I. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 828, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 93., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: No compromise with traitors, and no argument but the cannon's mouth., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 106th (1861-1865), Company F.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.32a (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! For Company B, Fifth Regiment Infantry, Baker's Brigade. Recruits will be mustered in, uniformed and sent to camp, at once! Recruiting station, No. 113 S. Third St., below Chestnut. Branch office, West Street, below Frankford Road
Description: The 5th Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 106th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized Aug. to Oct. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 828, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 93., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: No compromise with traitors, and no argument but the cannon's mouth., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 106th (1861-1865), Company B.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.32b (McAllister)

Title: Volunteers wanted! For Company A, Fifth Regiment Infantry, Baker's Brigade. Recruits will be mustered in, uniformed and sent to camp at once! Recruiting station, [blank] Branch office, [blank]
Description: The 5th Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 106th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized Aug. to Oct. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861; Bartleson, Hallowell, and Tyler in fact had command of Company H. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 828, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 93., Printed in blue., The illustration is an eagle on a shield with the banner: No compromise with traitors., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS. for a recruiting station at Head Quarters Franklin Place and a branch office at the State Arsenal 16th & Filbert St., third story., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 106th (1861-1865), Company A.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.31f (McAllister)

Title: Fifth Regiment Col. E.D. Baker's Brigade now in camp at Haddington, West Philadelphia. Bounty paid recruits. Pay and rations to commence upon day of enrollment. Uniformed, and sent to camp the same say
Description: The 5th Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 106th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized Aug. to Oct. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 828, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 93., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 106th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.31g (McAllister)

Title: Fifth Regiment Baker's Brigade Division of the Potomac! Recruits mustered into service at once, under the direction of an officer detached from the brigade staff. The camp will be located near the Bull's Head Drove Yard, in the 24th Ward. ... Regimental head quarters, No. 209 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, where officers of ability who may have detached or independent companies in any number over ten men, are invited to apply, where liberal arrangements will be made for the maintenance of their men and their immediate equipment. ... Hours at the head quarters, 9 a.m., to 5 p.m. Officers at a distance, address S.B. Munger, 209 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, giving full detail, and transportation will be provided
Description: The 5th Regiment of Baker's Brigade, the 106th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized Aug. to Oct. 1861 and mustered out June 30, 1865; Edward D. Baker was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff, Va., Oct. 21, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 828, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 93., The illustration is an eagle on a flag-draped drum, with eight flags behind., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 106th (1861-1865)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.6b (McAllister)

Title: Penn'a Scott Legion 154th Reg't Penna. Volunteers. Col. Benj'n C. Brooker An excellent opportunity is now offered to persons wishing to join a company in this nine months infantry reg't! Company E commanded by an experienced officer thoroughly acquainted with his duties in camp and in the field. $20 bounty! will be paid to all men mustered into this regiment, when companies are filled, prior to Jan. 15, 1863
Description: The 154th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was organized in Dec. 1862, but before commissions had been issued, seven companies were detailed for special duty, leaving only three intact; they were mustered out in Sept. and Oct. 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 795., Printed in green., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; recruiting deadline amended in MS.: Up to the 24th inst., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 154th (1862-1863), Company E.
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1863 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.52 (McAllister)

Title: The gallant 2d Penna. Reserves Col. Wm. McCandless. $160 bounty! And $13, one month's pay, in advance. A few good able-bodied men wanted to fill up Company I, Second Pennsylvania Reserves, now it active service. The governor has authorized Capt. Peter Summers to raise a company to fill up this gallant regiment. Recruiting station, Globe Hotel Sixth Street, below Chestnut
Description: The Second Reserves, 31st Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized under the direction of Col. W.B. Mann in May 1861; William McCandless was elected lieutenant colonel Oct. 22, 1861, and commissioned colonel in Aug. 1862; the regiment was mustered out June 16, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 575, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 67., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 31st (1861-1864), Company I.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.27c (McAllister)

Title: Co. B Third Regiment Reserve Brigade Armory, twenty-second & Spring Garden Sts. (Fairmount Market.) Persons desirous of joining this company, now in active service, will be furnished with overcoat, blanket, knapsack, haversack, canteen, plate, cup, &c., and will be forwarded at once to the regiment. A detachment leaves this evening. Philadelphia, Sept. 17th, 1862
Description: The Third Reserves, 32nd Regiment Infantry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in July 27, 1861 under the command of Col. H.G. Sickel; the regiment was mustered out June 17, 1864. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 609, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 69., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 32nd (1861-1864), Company B.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (1)5777.F.29b (McAllister)

Title: National Guard 19th Regiment, P.V. Col. Peter Lyle Good active men wanted for Company F
Description: Company F of the 19th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was mustered in May 18 and mustered out Aug. 29, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 176, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 36., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: Not for ourselves, but for our country., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 19th (1861), Company F.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.8 (McAllister)

Title: National Guard 19th Regiment, P.V. Colonel P. Lyle Good active men wanted for Company H. Pay and rations to commence at once, and sent to camp immediately. Recruiting stations at the armory, Race Street, bel. Sixth. 432 N. Second Street. N.E. cor. Third & Gaskill Sts. Petit's Railroad House, lower terminus Fifth & Sixth St. Railway. Market Street, near Darby Road, West Philadelphia
Description: Company H of the 19th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was mustered in May 18 and mustered our Aug. 29, 1861. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 1, p. 176, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 36., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 19th (1861), Company H.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.1b (McAllister)

Title: National Guard Ninetieth Ninetieth Col. Peter Lyle's Regt Recruits wanted for this regiment, now in Gen. Pope's Army Corps, Virginia. $173 bounty $173 The recruits will be equipped and sent from this city direct to the regiment, where they will be under good officers who have seen service, and treat men well. Recruiting stations, National Guard's Hall, Race Street bel. Sixth and N.W. cor. Sixth & Chestnut Sts
Description: The 90th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers was formed out of the National Guards Regiment of Philadelphia in Aug. 1861 and mustered out Nov. 26, 1864; it joined Gen. Pope's army in the summer of 1862; John T. Durang, Captain of Company A, was wounded at Gettysburg, Pa. July 1, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 151, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 108., Printed in red and blue., The illustration, signed Bonfield and Howell, shows a Union soldier with rifle in hand, bayonet fixed, charging past a fallen Confederate soldier in battle., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; mulitated and repaired, with some loss of text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 90th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.8a (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted for this regiment, now in Gen. Pope's Army Corps, Virginia $173 bounty $173 The recruits will be equipped and sent from this city direct to the regiment, where they will be under good officers who have seen service, and treat men well. Recruiting stations, National Guard's Hall, Race Street bel. Sixth and N.W. cor. Sixth & Chestnut Sts
Description: The 90th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, under command of Col. Peter Lyle, was formed out of the National Guards Regiment of Philadelphia in Aug. 1861 and mustered out Nov. 26, 1864; it joined Gen. Pope's army in the summer of 1862; John T. Durang, Captain of Company A, was wounded at Gettysburg, Pa. July 1, 1863; John S. Davis was Captain of Company C. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 151, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 108., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note: Aug. 27; probably the bottom half of (4)5777.F.8a (McAllister) "National Guard Ninetieth Ninetieth Col. Peter Lyle's Regt.", Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 90th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.8b (McAllister)

Title: Continental Light Cavalry! $300 bounty! Young men wanted immediately for Col. J.E. Peyton's regiment of cavalry for service in the South-West. $300 will be given to all recruits joining this company under a regular army officer. Sergeants wanted with men. Apply at Richard's House, Eighth Street below Spring Garden
Description: In his memoir, Reminiscences of Philadelphia during the past half century (Philadelphia 1895), J.E. Peyton of Haddonfield, N.J. claims to have lent his name to the recruitment of two cavalry regiments which became the 3rd and 11th Pennsylvania. Taylor associates him with the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry: In the autumn of 1862 an enthusiastic citizen of Haddonfield, N. J., was active in securing recruits for the "Continental Cavalry." Two companies, intended as A and B, were camped at Haddonfield. Adverse circumstances led many of the recruits to leave camp and to enlist elsewhere. Their names were, however, carried upon the company records as "deserters." Those who remained were, with their officers, mustered into the service and attached to the 18th Cavalry."--F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 180 note., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Aexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Continental Cavalry
Date: [1861 or 1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Conti (1)5777.F.18f (McAllister)

Title: Capt. Baldwin's Zouave Corps attached to Colonel John M. Gosline's Penna. Zouaves will recruit a few more good men to full up company. Apply immediately at armory N.W. cor. Sixth & Chestnut Sts. fifth story
Description: Gosline's Pennsylvania Zouaves, the 95th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in Aug. 1861 and mustered out July 24, 1865; John M. Gosline died June 29, 1862, of wounds received two days earlier at Gaines' Mill, Va.; Enos Baldwin was Captain of Company B. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 335, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 113., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 95th (1861-1865), Company B.
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.17c (McAllister)

Title: Attention cavalry! Capt. J. Archambault, for 28 years commanding the Union Troop of Bucks and Montgomery counties, has received special orders from the War Department to form a troop to be attached to Col. R. Butler Price's regiment of cavalry, now in camp at Harrisburg. He invites sober, active and intelligent young men, and his old friends to join him. Head quarters----People's Hotel, 106 South Sixth Street. Pay, rations and equipments immediately. $100 bounty! Wanted, a good sergeant with 10 men, and a good corporal with 4 men. 1st sergent's [sic] pay is $22. Sergeant 10. Farrier's pay is $17. Bugler's " 16. Corporal's pay is $16. Private's " 14
Description: The 2nd Cavalry, 59th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in the fall of 1861 and mustered out in July 1865; Joseph Archambault, Captain of Company A, was promoted to Major May 19, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 320, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 155., Printed on yellow paper., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co. Copyright secured, is an eagle on a shield with the banner: The Union, it shall be preserved!, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1862-1865), Company A.
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.6e (McAllister)

Title: Attention, troop! Capt. Archambault formerly of Bucks County, and for many years commander of the Union Troop, invites his old companions in arms, friends, and all patriotic young men, to rally under his command in a troop of cavalry, to assist in maintaining the honor of our flag and the perpetuity of the Union. Rally, freemen, rally! Capt. Archambault and his lieutenants will be at Kulp's Hotel, in Doylestown, on Saturday, the 17th of August, where they will be happy to see the captain's old friends and all others desirous of serving their country in her hour of need
Description: Capt. Joseph Archambault recruited and led Company A of the 2nd Cavalry, 59th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, commanded by Col. R.B. Price; the regiment was organized in the fall of 1861 and mustered out in July 1865; Capt. Archambault was promoted to Major May 19, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 2, p. 320, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 155., August 17 fell on a Saturday in 1861., The three illustrations are a cavalry soldier with a horn, a shooting cannon with the flag, and a mounted rider with a horn.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1862-1865), Company A.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.7b (McAllister)

Title: Light cavalry! Col. Rich'd H. Rush's regiment! Active young men wanted for Company K.--the last company. The regiment is in camp near Philadelphia where it is being fully equipped with horses, arms & clothing. The colonel is a graduate of West Point, and served through the Mexican War. He is a classmate of General M'Clellan. The lieutenant colonel is from the regular army, and the quartermaster has had ten years experience in the regular cavalry. Eight hundred men are already mustered in. The pay is as follows:--1st sergeat [sic], $22; other sergeants, $19; corporals, $17; privates, $14; blacksmiths, $17; buglers, $16. Recruiting station at [blank] where the officers can be seen
Description: Rush's Light Cavalry, the 70th Regiment, 6th Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1861 and mustered out in Aug. 1865; Richard H. Rush resigned Sept. 29, 1863; Howard Ellis resigned March 22, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 2, p. 741, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 162., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; MS. note for the recruiting station: 3rd and Chestnut., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865), Company K.
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.42a (McAllister)

Title: 119th Reg. P.V For three years or the war, under the auspices of the Gray Reserves Colonel P.C. Ellmaker. $162 bounty Active, able-bodied young men wanted for this regiment, at [blank] Each man will receive $100 in cash before leaving for the seat of war
Description: The 119th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers drew heavily from Col. Ellmaker's former command, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, known as the Gray Reserves; it was organized in July 1862 and mustered out June 6, 1865; Benjamin Saylor was mustered in as 1st. Lieut. of Company C. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 4, p. 1, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 133., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 119th (1862-1865), Company C.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.11 (McAllister)

Title: 119th Reg. P.V For three years or the war. Under the auspices of the Gray Reserves Colonel P.C. Ellmaker. $162 bounty Active, able-bodied young men wanted for Company "H," at the Barley Sheaf Hotel, 2d St., below Vine. Each man will receive $100 in cash before leaving for the seat of war
Description: The 119th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers drew heavily from Col. Ellmaker's former command, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, known as the Gray Reserves; it was organized in July 1862 and mustered out June 6, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, v. 4, p. 1, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 133., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 119th (1862-1865), Company H.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1862 Uni Sta (4)5777.F.10 (McAllister)

Title: Continental Cavalry, Col. J.E. Peyton Drafted men, and their substitutes, can volunteer in this regiment and receive the government bounties. Men will be uniformed immediately and sent to camp for instruction. Recruiting station, Vine Street, above Ninth
Description: In his memoir, Reminiscences of Philadelphia during the past half century (Philadelphia 1895), J.E. Peyton of Haddonfield, N.J. claims to have lent his name to the recruitment of two cavalry regiments which became the 3rd and 11th Pennsylvania. Taylor associates him with the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry: In the autumn of 1862 an enthusiastic citizen of Haddonfield, N. J., was active in securing recruits for the "Continental Cavalry." Two companies, intended as A and B, were camped at Haddonfield. Adverse circumstances led many of the recruits to leave camp and to enlist elsewhere. Their names were, however, carried upon the company records as "deserters." Those who remained were, with their officers, mustered into the service and attached to the 18th Cavalry."--F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 180 note., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Continental Cavalry
Date: [1861 or 1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Conti (1)5777.F.75k (McAllister)

Title: Gray Reserves! $169 bounty The only regiment receiving $25 government bounty. All the government and city bounty certain for this regiment. Col. P.C. Ellmaker Don't wait to be drafted $10 regimental bounty $5 company bounty. $2 for any man furnishing a recruit
Description: The 119th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers drew heavily from Col. Ellmaker's former command, the First Regiment Infantry Reserve Brigade, known as the Gray Reserves; it was organized in July 1862 and mustered out June 6, 1865. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 1, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 133., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 119th (1862-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.43h (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted! For the Curtin Light Guard! Regiment, Col. H.J. Stainrook. Recruits mustered into service at once. Pay, clothing and rations soon as enrolled. Barracks provided in the city of Philadelphia. On recommendation of Gov. Curtin, a special uniform allowed by Gen. McClellan. Apply at once, at 602 S. Broad Street, below South
Description: The Curtin Light Guards, 109th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in early Dec. 1861 and was mustered out July 19, 1865; Richard Young was promoted from Private to 1st Lieutenant Jan. 29, 1862, and resigned Oct. 29, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 952, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 120., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images fo the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 109th (1861-1865)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.24h (McAllister)

Title: Recruits wanted for Co. F Curtin Light Guard Regiment, P.V Col. H.J. Stainrook. Organized under the state and accepted by the federal government. Recruits will be mustered into service, and pay and rations commence immediately. Well drilled men who can bring recruits, can obtain positions as sergeants and corporals
Description: The Curtin Light Guards, 109th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in early Dec. 1861 and was mustered out July 19, 1865; Lewis W. Ralston was promoted from 1st Lieutenant to Captain Oct. 14, 1862, and to Lieutenant Colonel Oct. 25, 1862. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 952, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 120., The illustration, signed L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: "The Union must and shall be preserved.", Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 109th (1861-1865), Company F.
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.24f (McAllister)

Title: Co. G. Curtin Light Guard Regiment P.V Col. H.J. Stainrook. Accepted by the federal & state governments. Recruits wanted who will be mustered into service at once; encampments, provisions and pay to commence as soon as mustered in. Comfortable barracks provided. Roll open at the head quarters, [blank]
Description: The Curtin Light Guards, 109th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, began recruiting in early Dec. 1861 and was mustered out July 19, 1865; Henry J. Stainrook was killed at Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 952, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 120., The illustration is an eagle holding a small shield upright in his talons., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; completed in MS. for headquarters at S.W. cor. of 8th & Locust, C. Scattergood, Capt., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 109th (1861-1865), Company G.
Date: [between 1861 and 1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.24g (McAllister)

Title: Attention, volunteers! Rally for the defence of the Constitution and the Union. A limited number of good men wanted to fill up Company D, attached to Col. Gregory's regiment. Capt. Sinex served with credit to himself and his country, in Col. Frank Patterson's regiment, in the three months' service. Men who join this company are mustered in immediately. Pay and rations to commence at once. Head quarters of the company, Broad and South Streets
Description: The 91st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, was mustered in Dec. 4, 1861 and mustered out July 10, 1865; Capt. Joseph H. Sinex was promoted to Lt. Col. Jan. 11, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 3, p. 186, and F.H. Taylor. Philadelphia in the Civil War 1861-1865, p. 111., The illustration is an eagle with a shield on a chain around his neck, beneath the motto: E. pluribus unum., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 91st (1861-1865), Company D.
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.41a (McAllister)

Title: $75 bounty! One month's pay in advance given to each man upon being mustered into service in the Lancaster County Regiment now forming at Lancaster, Pa., for nine months' service. The regiment to be mustered in by the 10th of August. Don't delay!
Description: The Lancaster Regiment, the 122nd Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was organized in July 1862 by Emlen Franklin; it was mustered out May 15 and 16, 1863. Cf. S.P. Bates. History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, v. 4, p. 54., The illustration is an eagle with a blank banner., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Revolution.
Creator: United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 122nd (1862-1863)
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1862 Uni Sta (2)5777.F.2c (McAllister)

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